Collaborate with stakeholders to review test strategies, develop and maintain automated testing frameworks, and conduct manual testing to ensure product quality and release readiness while promoting effective testing practices across teams.

• Test internal web applications and portals, supporting both new development and ongoing enhancements • Create and execute test scenarios for UI and API, focusing on forms and user flows • Validate new features to ensure consistent system behavior • Identify, document, and track defects, working closely with the team to resolve them • Prepare for releases and support related testing activities • Collaborate with developers, BAs, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and scope • Participate in team meetings (stand-ups, bug triage, demos, estimations)

• Define and drive the QA automation strategy, improving framework quality, test coverage, and overall automation maturity • Lead, mentor, and support a team of QA engineers, providing both technical guidance and hands-on contribution • Design, build, and maintain scalable UI and end-to-end automation frameworks in TypeScript using WebdriverIO and Playwright • Own and evolve mobile automation across iOS and Android using Appium and BrowserStack • Apply a risk-based testing approach to make informed decisions on test prioritisation, coverage trade-offs, and release confidence • Shape a balanced testing pyramid across mobile, UI, API/service-level, and manual testing layers • Improve and optimise automated test execution within CI/CD pipelines • Manage bug tracking, triage, and failure analysis, providing clear reporting on quality metrics and risks • Collaborate with engineering, product, and platform teams to improve testability and embed QA best practices • Support longer-term expansion into non-functional testing areas such as performance, load, and security

Title: Staff Software Engineer, Video Platforms Location: 229 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036, USA Job Description: - temprop="jobLocation" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Place">Employees can work remotely - temprop="employmentType">Full-time - Business Segment: Versant O&T - Compensation: USD 145,000 - USD 210,000 - yearly Company Description VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most. As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service. VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world. Job Description We are seeking a Staff Engineer who combines deep technical expertise with a startup mindset and a passion for solving business problems. This role is ideal for someone who can influence stakeholders, lead architectural decisions, and deliver scalable solutions using SaaS, low-code/no-code platforms, and cloud-native technologies. Key Responsibilities Build for Scale: - Contribute to the design and development of scalable, secure, and performant systems that modernize legacy platforms. - Platform Enablement: Implement and extend SaaS and low-code/no-code platforms to accelerate delivery and reduce custom development. - Collaborative Execution: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver business-aligned solutions. - Lean Engineering: Apply rapid prototyping, iterative development, and pragmatic decision-making to drive outcomes. - Technical Excellence: Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews to uphold engineering standards. - Continuous Learning: Stay current with emerging technologies, especially in Gen AI, cloud-native development, and platform engineering. - Mentoring: Mentor the software engineering team to adopt best practices and agile/iterative ways to deliver solutions Qualifications - 6+ years of professional software development experience. - Hands-on experience with cloud-native architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP), serverless, and event-driven design. - Familiarity with SaaS platforms, low-code/no-code tools, and Gen AI technologies. - Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams and deliver high-quality software. - Experience modernizing legacy systems or integrating with modern platforms. - Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with full-stack (backend, frontend, Cloud, Infrastructure) development. - Familiarity with distributed messaging (Kafka, Kinesis) and caching (example - Redis, ElastiCache). - Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases. Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. - Exposure to startup environments or fast-paced product development cycles. Experience in media, entertainment, or digital platforms is a plus. Why Join Versant? Be part of a founding team shaping the future of a new tech company. Work on high-impact projects with direct visibility to senior leadership. Enjoy a culture that values innovation, speed, and purpose-driven engineering. Additional Requirements: Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-Versant worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence. This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis. Additional Information As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. For LA County and City Residents Only: VERSANT Media will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.